Bucknell University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania with 3,876 undergraduates. It admits 29% of applicants, costs an average of $50,021 a year after grants and graduates 85% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Bucknell University acceptance rate and admissions
Bucknell University admitted 29% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 3. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 650 to 730, math 660 to 740). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Bucknell University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision | Nov 1, 2026 (passed) |
| Early decision II | Jan 10, 2027 |
| Regular decision | Jan 10, 2027 |
Next deadline: Early decision II, Jan 10, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $50 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Bucknell University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Bucknell University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $70,576 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $17,560 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $87,696 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $50,021 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $50,021 a year after grants and scholarships, $37,675 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Bucknell University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Bucknell University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 85% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $109,954 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $26,486 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 24% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Bucknell University majors and what graduates earn
Bucknell University awarded bachelor's degrees in 52 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer engineering ($156,885).
All 52 majors at Bucknell University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Bucknell University
10 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 10 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical engineering | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Chemical engineering | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Romance languages | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Civil engineering | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| English | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 3,876 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 52% women, 48% men
- 9 students for every faculty member
- Setting: distant town
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Bucknell University?
Bucknell University admitted 29% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Bucknell University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $70,576. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $50,021 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Bucknell University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 650 to 730 in reading and writing and 660 to 740 in math, and 30 to 33 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Bucknell University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Bucknell University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Bucknell University?
85% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Bucknell University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $109,954 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.